Maps on the Mantel
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You know how you can tell the age of a movie by the shoes and purses? No? Ok maybe I’ve verged from SJP wannabe dangerously close into Fashion Nerd territory. Not cool, Kallah, not cool.
Well, point is, some things are more quickly outdated than others. And when it comes to Christmas home decor – that thing is the mantel.
If you are dissatisfied with your old decor, if you’re craving something that says, “I am new! I am fresh! I am on point!” oh and “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas!”… Check out these ideas:
Minimalist Mirror Mantel
As you can see, the new look for the holiday mantel are refreshingly minimalist, drawing your attention to beautifully contrasting colors and clean structured lines.
White Christmas
Chalkboard Wreath Display
Touches of Burlap
Clearly, as with an outfit – to pull of this new minimalist look, you need “statement pieces” – ie, amazing and creative wreaths. The decorator’s versh of the Bubble Necklace. 😉
BD Jeffries has got you covered! These wreaths are just the last word in creative:
BD Jeffries
BD Jeffries
So cool.
We also found a sweet DIY for you ambitious types over at Vintage Revivals (seriously my FAVORITE stop for do-it-yourself-home-decor):
Himmeli Geometric Wreath Project – Vintage Revivals
For the rest of the mantel decor, you are definitely going to need some fun new pieces to show off. Our shops have it in the bag, y’all.
First you can totally recreate the look in the first pic of this post with a little help from Post and Gray:
Post & Gray Flocked Mini Christmas Trees – $36-80
Also Cotswold Marketplace:
Cotswold Marketplace Vintage Jug $200, Ornaments $4.50 each
Love mixing old-timey vintage with the latest modern simplicity. That vintage jug would be a really cool piece to do something like this with:
Mantel with Snow
And clearly, as you can see from pretty much every one of these decor inspo pics, cool candlesticks are a MUST.
Post & Gray Glittered Candle Holders – $30-36
Post & Gray Jade Candelstick Holders – circa 1880 – $60
Post&Gray Mirrored Candle Holders – $72
Those last ones are my favorites.
Its great to have some little kitschy pieces for the mantle, especially if you’re going for the simple look. A few cool, artsy things will really stick out, and add a lot to the what I am calling “new vintage” feel.
White mirror and Pinecone Candles
Pinecones
Cranberries
Again – Post and Gray has these to offer:
Post & Gray Mercury Glass Birds (set of 3) – $48
And I really loved this crazy little owl:
Post & Gray Snowy Owl – $48
Also, vintage Santa? YES.
Post & Gray – original Framed Artwork $75-145
If revamped vintage isn’t really doing it for you, fear not! Our stores have plentyyyyy of options!
I liked the preppy feel of Cottage Chic, complete with adorbs stockings:
Happy Stockings are hung at Cottage Chic!
And they really nail it with the mix of burlap and gold here:
Mudpie Painted Burlap Wine Bags, Whimsical Champagne Flutes, Archipelago Harvest Candle, Tea Towels and Festive Sparklers
So on point.
I am still undecided whether I will be doing the bling and burlap thing this year or the minimalist chic. The main thing though is to STAY TRUE TO YOUR STYLE – and fit the holiday decor as much as possible with the decor of your home.
Up next… the Christmas TABLE and Dining Room (I always look for fun stuff with the Buffet Table/hutch as well as the actual dinner table)!
Peace!
